Chapter 1

Savior

The alleys began to clear of its shadows as the sun peaked its way over the distant horizon. I jogged towards my house, nearly ending my early morning run.

As I passed yet another alley something caught my attention. Haulting to a stop, I edged closer to see what had caught my attention. A cold breeze blew past me, making my black baggy jogging shorts flutter.

Nothing was there, but why had I stopped? What had caught my attention? It wasn't something I saw, but something I smelt. Suddenly, the smell of blood filled my nose. But there was nothing hurt and bleeding in the alley.

Something wasn't right. My heart was beating faster and I didn't know why. Nothing was there, right? Uncertanty gripped me, panic crawling up my throat.

"W-why is this happening?" I whispered.

I was quiet, so afraid of being heard, even though nothing was there. But that didn't stop me from breathing heavily. I grabbed my white t-shirt, squeezing it in my hand.

Suddenly I shivered rapidly, my body felt as cold as ice. It was strange. The morning weather had never been this cold against my body before. Even on the coldest days, mornings here in Brandford, Florida were always warm.

Then the cold feeling vanished. Wrapping my arms around myself, I soon regained my senses. Looking left and right, I discovered I was the only one outside.

"What was that?" I wondered.

My voice was louder now. The fear before had almost completely faded away. Releasing my breath, my breathing began to slow down. Grabbing my arm I relaxed, and turned around. But I ran into something, it felt like I had just ran face first into a brick wall. Though what ever I had just ran into was hard, I noticed black colored clothing. I knew walls don't ware cloths, so imediatly I realized that it was a person. A giant compared to me. Looking up, I made eye contact with the person before me.

"What are you doing out here alone?" he questioned me.

His tone was more angry than curious, a question was more as a threat than a concern. Normally I would be afraid of his tone, but I was still in shock. So instinctly I stepped back away from him, getting a better look at this man.

He was tall and slim. His long silk black hair covered half of his face, barely revealing his dark emerald eyes. He seemed no older than I was, seventeen. I was surprised, he wore a tux. He looked like he just came from a wedding.

I tried to answer him, but my mouth wouldn't open. Instead a slight moan came out. He stared at me, giving a blank expression.

Taking another step back, I regained my strength. "I-I was just doing my morning jog."

My voice was faint but he heard it clearly. Lifting his arm, he reached towards me. I began to tremble uncontrolably. Just then another young man appeared, placing his hand on the black haired man's shoulder.

"Chase, I think you're scaring her." he informed the black haired man.

He looked at the other man and sighed. "I know, but something was wrong with this one, and I was concerned. Is that so bad, Jessy?" Chase answered back.

Jessy was just as tall as Chase was but skinnier. They both seemed to be the same age. But instead he had short spiky blond hair, and sky blue eyes. He too, wore a black tux.

I have never heard of Jessy or Chase. Perhaps they were from another city?

Then I noticed something odd about Jessy. His posture. He was standing next to Chase yet, he looked to be farther away from me then the other one. This was strange, but what did this mean?

Suddenly Jessy whacked Chase on the head. "You idiot, now we're probably going to be late."

I was confused: Late for what? I hadn't listened completlet to their conversation. I was constantly straying in and out.

Chase took a step towards me, but Jessy's grip on his shoulder tightened. I didn't understand what was happening.

Chase turned to look at Jessy, who was still smiling. "Come on we have to go now and besides I'm sure, Miss?" The last part was directed to me.

"Sera." I lied, it was really Tera.

Jessy nodded, still having a grin on his face. "Yes, I'm quite sure that Miss Sera has something important to go do."

I sensed the hate in his voice asking me to leave. Even though he was smiling.

It was all too confusing for me, so I took the easiest way out- agreeing with Jessy. I nodded, forcing the words out. "Yes you are right. I have to hurry and get home. Schools going to start in an hour."

Slowly I began to walk sideways towards the direction of my house, carefully watching them both. Chase however, took another step towards me, but Jessy pulled him back. Now that Jessy had him in his grasp, I dashed towards the corner. Not looking back, I kept on running, even after I went around the corner. I just kept on running.

I only stopped when I was inside of my house, with all the doors locked.

*Is this better?*